I really would like to see how Ottawa's explosive offense is contained by Detroit's amazing defense - thats pretty much the story of the game.

Who wins? Its not Detroit vs. Ottawa really...

its Detroit's Defense vs. Ottawa's Offense - the winner of that wins the game.

I say Detroit over Ottawa because Detroit's defense beats Ottawa's offense and Detroit's Offense is much better than Ottawa's defense. It will be a great game though, could be goaltending or special teams that is a HUGE factor.

I say Detroit over Ottawa because Detroit's defense beats Ottawa's offense and Detroit's Offense is much better than Ottawa's defense.

Eh? Ottawa's defense is either #2 to Detroit or equal and could perhaps be even better...younger legs. It will be a great game tonight, but I would imagine that the Sens will be outplaying the Wings and their vastly superior defence.

It's too bad that maybe the two most well-rounded teams in the league will be playing this early. Put this game in January or something, and it would be simply amazing. Right now, guys will be rusty, and the hockey won't be great.

For that reason, I see the Sens taking it. The Wings have legs that will take a while to heat up, and Hasek has performed miracles, but after a year of not playing, it will take him a few weeks to get back into the flow. It'll be close. Regardless of who wins, I don't think it means anything this early. At this point, we're basically playing pre-season games with our best line-up.

I really would like to see how Ottawa's explosive offense is contained by Detroit's amazing defense - thats pretty much the story of the game.

Who wins? Its not Detroit vs. Ottawa really...

its Detroit's Defense vs. Ottawa's Offense - the winner of that wins the game.

I say Detroit over Ottawa because Detroit's defense beats Ottawa's offense and Detroit's Offense is much better than Ottawa's defense. It will be a great game though, could be goaltending or special teams that is a HUGE factor.